AI on the rise. Can skills keep up?

As AI revolutionizes finance, you will need to prepare your teams for what comes next. But this goes beyond simply putting the right technology at their disposal. You also need to be able to use it effectively and fully.

Finance teams may understand the importance of AI, but it seems they’re not fully confident in using these tools and may be missing an opportunity to reap the benefits.

Our research found that four-fifths of finance teams will focus on improving AI, analytics, or data science skills in the next 12 months — including a mix of approaches from self-directed learning to fuller academic courses.

The critical skills finance teams are focusing on for the future:

Data analysis	43%
AI/Machine learning and related tech	38%
Programming languages	32%
Traditional finance skills	29%
Data visualization skills	28%
Dashboard skills and real-time reporting	26%
Sector or industry knowledge	25%
Interpersonal and influencing skills	25%
Storytelling	21%